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Harbor commission to contact Coastline and dredging contractor after residents report worsening shoaling
Summary
Residents reported increased shoaling at Berry Road and Ragged Rock Creek; the commission will contact Coastline and Mark Calderella to investigate whether tug/barge operations or nearby projects are contributing to sedimentation.
Residents and commissioners reported worsening shoaling that is restricting access to some slips at low tide and discussed possible causes, including recent tug and barge activity and bridge construction.
Members said OMG had dredged to allow barges in but may not have dredged the channel between the commercial operation and private slips, and that heavy tug maneuvering may be stirring and re-depositing sediment. The chair and other commissioners agreed to contact Coastline and Mark Calderella to seek clarification about permitted dredging activity, timing, and whether adjacent work could be affecting channel depths.
No formal action to dredge or allocate funds was taken; the commission instructed staff to make inquiries and report back with any data or permit information that could clarify sources and timelines for potential remediation.
